Discussion Forum | United Future

Judy rocks the House!

Deputy leader Judy Turner surprised everyone with a smart move in the House that saw her Member's Bill placed on Parliament's Order Paper relating to... Read More

Last post by carol bennett
2008-04-06 21:12:37.646
5 responses, 1858 views

POLL: Was it Right for the Police to Raid TV3?

Was it Right for the Police to Raid TV3? See the results. Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-04-04 23:43:40.852
1 response, 1172 views

UF releases paper on population and national identity

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today released a public discussion paper on New Zealand’s population and national identity. “With New Zealand’s rapidly-changing population, ethnic makeup and... Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-04-04 18:41:33.237
2 responses, 1299 views

POLL: What will you do with extra daylight savings?

What Will You Do with Extra Daylight Savings? See the results. Read More

Last post by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun
2008-04-04 18:35:00.888
5 responses, 2345 views

BLOG: Peter on why UF is important

With the latest polls focussing on the two old parties, Peter points out why UnitedFuture is still important in the formation of New Zealand governments... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
2008-04-04 16:45:34.719
1 response, 712 views

BLOG: Girl Power

One of the things I appreciate about UF is that it has a strong female factor. Allow me to namesdrop: Judy Turner (Deputy Leader, MP),... Read More

Last post by Denise Krum
2008-04-03 12:04:01.85
13 responses, 3662 views

Dunne laments PC loss of humour

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has expressed his disappointment that we appear to no longer be allowed to laugh at ourselves. He says the “Whaka” advertising... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2008-04-03 07:05:17.919
1 response, 747 views

BLOG: Kingmaker TV Debate

The first tv political debate was held over the weekend on TVNZ's new channel 7, featuring the leaders of the MMP parties. If you don't... Read More

Last post by mcinnes
2008-04-02 22:52:40.623
1 response, 662 views

UF releases paper on population and national identity

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today released a public discussion paper on New Zealand’s population and national identity. “With New Zealand’s rapidly-changing population, ethnic makeup and... Read More

Last post by DougT
2008-03-28 23:24:17.995
4 responses, 1421 views

Wonderful Whales

The Dominion Post began a campaign today to stop Japan's whale hunt. The annual hunt has began once again with Japanese whaling ships in the... Read More

Last post by Robin Loomes
2008-03-25 01:07:57.82
3 responses, 1816 views

Barker “Head in the sand” on DNA paternity testing

UnitedFuture family spokesperson Judy Turner today quizzed Minister for Courts Rick Barker about why he has ignored recommendations from both the Law Commission and Law... Read More

Last post by Judy Turner
2008-03-20 17:37:54.081
6 responses, 2043 views

BLOG: POSTNATAL DEPRESSION !

Have you or has someone close to you ever suffered from Postnatal Depression? I have and it is an appalling experience. I was fortunate to... Read More

Last post by Kirsten Gardner
2008-03-20 12:45:53.12
1 response, 860 views

BLOG:

Around the world a mood for positive change is apparent at present. From Australia to the United States, the thirst for change has become apparent... Read More

Last post by Quentin Todd
2008-03-12 15:34:52.424
1 response, 854 views

Fathers undervalued under Labour - Turner

Fathers’ Day is the time for families and the community to recognise and celebrate fantastic fathers throughout New Zealand, but is also a time to... Read More

Last post by Brian Ward
2008-03-05 20:19:08.483
11 responses, 3679 views

BLOG:

Political commentators are increasingly suggesting we are headed for a four party political system, comprising Labour and National, with the Greens and the Maori Party... Read More

Last post by Robin Gunston
2008-02-29 20:39:21.444
5 responses, 2090 views

Dunne: UF the consistent tax cutters

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is pleased, but not surprised, that the Labour-led government has now committed itself publicly to personal tax cuts in next year’s... Read More

Last post by Simon Cowell
2008-02-29 11:21:54.958
1 response, 768 views

POLL: Electoral Finance Bill

What do you think of the process of the Electoral Finance Bill? See the results. Read More

Last post by Kirsten Gardner
2008-02-25 00:45:22.861
3 responses, 1869 views

BLOG: Hope for Community Groups?

This week the Prime Minister announced a new willingness to strengthen the governments relationship with those organisations within the Community sector who seek to improve... Read More

Last post by Michael Martin
2008-02-15 20:18:04.386
2 responses, 1076 views

BLOG: Early Intervention arguably the best

The recent deluge of violent crimes where teenagers have been the perpetrators, has been a sobering reminder that we face some really serious issues in... Read More

Last post by Brian Ward
2008-02-15 09:37:26.643
11 responses, 3512 views

BLOG: Waitangi Day - Looking Forward

Every year, one certainty about Waitangi Day is that it will be mired in some form of controversy – be it protest of one form... Read More

Last post by terrylev
2008-02-12 13:24:41.59
1 response, 781 views